sexylu1985 Says:

Jul 22, 2009 - that is an ignorant remark....

VTMCompany Says:

Jul 27, 2009 - this made me wonder why all the hoopla in september 1983 over vanessa williams winning miss america? even though not from the usa, this gal had her beat by six years.

1492pinta Says:

Aug 9, 2009 - Janelle is and will always be the first woman of color to break the barrier and win the Miss Universe pageant . It doesn't matter who before her time was first runner up. You look at her legendary beauty and poise and you can see why she won the title of MU and Miss Photogenic. A lot may beg to differ but winning a title is not about the color of your skin or the texture of your hair.

kamilandre Says:

Sep 9, 2009 - My older sister was named "Janelle" by my parents after being inspired by Janelle Penny's achievements. In fact, a lot of parents were naming their children "Janelle" in the late 70s because of her.

vallieegirl Says:

Nov 7, 2009 - She also went out with Michael Jackson a few time according to the September 2009 issue of Vanity Fair article about Michael Jackson

TCall2004 Says:

Dec 20, 2009 - Anne Marie SHOULD have won, not that graceless, charmless Brazilian glamazon that the 1968 title DID go to.

TCall2004 Says:

Dec 20, 2009 - Miss Universe waited 26 years to pick a black winner. Miss World had already been doing that for years.

TCall2004 Says:

Dec 20, 2009 - I'll say it as many times as I like. You don't own these boards.

Zevola Says:

Dec 31, 2009 - Jeanelle Comissiong, su triunfo como Miss Universo causó un revuelo increible en esa época por ser la primera mujer de color en obtener ese título...un boom que revolucionó la forma de pensar sobre el racismo a nivel del mundo entero. Tenía para entonces 24 años de edad, y ascendencia venezolana por parte de madre. Su esposo murió trágicamente y en 1989.

DeishaGuy Says:

Jan 10, 2010 - I heard about that...I've seen them together n pics...They look cute together...lol She is gorgeous!

juancarlosmendoza100 Says:

Jan 16, 2010 - waooo shee , is very very cute dammmm sexy , black girl

GissiiRD Says:

Feb 15, 2010 - She's hot!! xDD heyy Janellee you rockk!! :P

foldaline Says:

Feb 23, 2010 - very beautiful..very charming..

Najenn Says:

Apr 8, 2010 - Wow, I had no idea about Miss Janelle Penny Commissiong. She's gorgeous. I was of the impression that Kenya Moore was the 1st black Miss Universe. I see I was so wrong. That's the beauty of the internet when you are open to learning. I appreciate you sharing this video @thebookmann!

bqndc Says:

Apr 9, 2010 - @beautygirl980 you nailed it girl! It's always the girl that breaks away from the pack that ends up winning. Janelle just outshone everyone with her looks and aura.

ozzyboy1976 Says:

Apr 24, 2010 - @stuckin1979 You sir are a dumbass.

trini82 Says:

May 15, 2010 - LOL! when he announced the winner miss Austria thought she won.

innerhappiness Says:

May 26, 2010 - Is she Margaret Commissiong from Trinidad Tobago? I remember way back in the Philippines when I was a young girl a beautiful woman from this country won the Miss U. She has a pretty face. Sweet.

servegiorgio Says:

Jun 12, 2010 - I would like to know if the mother of Janelle miss universe 1977 is latin spanish lady because her mom is from Venezuela and her dad from Trinidad.

Jorge17561 Says:

Jun 27, 2010 - Tenia nueve años cuando fue este concurso, mi padre en cuanto la vio dijo ella va a ganar Y GANO!!! era simplemente bellísima!!!!

sammy7819 Says:

Jul 1, 2010 - Beautiful, love Janelle MISS UNIVERSE 1977

Maccha280 Says:

Jul 31, 2010 - JANELLE COMMISSIONG, MISS UNIVERSE 1977 AND WENDY FITZWILLIAM, MISS UNIVERSE 1998 SEEM LIKE SISTERS. THEY HAVE SIMILAR FACES.

dop3kush155 Says:

Aug 6, 2010 - thats my cousin im ken commissiong she is my dads cousin

aloofbooks Says:

Aug 18, 2010 - @dop3kush155 One of the prettiest Miss Universes ever!

boricua15able Says:

Sep 7, 2010 - Gorgeous woman! In a big time of racism in the world, she showed the world that a black can win. My respects for Janelle Comissiong